James Dean: Forever Young

"Rebel. Outcast. Hero. Legend."

May 20 2005 PG 1h 28m
Documentary

A brief career. A timeless stardom. In just three major movie roles, James Dean became an icon for the ages. Now his legacy shines even brighter thanks to this fascinating film that, filled with an astonishing treasure trove of newfound or rare glimpses of Dean's TV performances, is like a road map to his meteoric success. Michael J. Sheridan directs and Martin Sheen narrates this revealing documentary showcased at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. Movie clips, romances, photos that are part of our national DNA (and the stories behind them), and the small-screen work that paved the way to the big screen are all part of the James Dean you couldn't see until now. Forever young. Endlessly fascinating.

Plot

Documentary of the brief but memorable career of the now iconic James Dean. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the film focuses much attention on his early work for television, and utilizes a variety of archival footage in order to tell the story of the young man who gained immortality with only three feature films to his credit.

Written by

Michael J. Sheridan, Kevin J. Sheridan

Directed by

Michael J. Sheridan

Cast

Martin Sheen, Corey Allen, Pier Angeli

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
306
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA